UA in Spain: Society, Technology, & the Environment

Faculty Introduction Dr. Derek G. Williamson – Associate Professor – Director of Undergraduate Programs for Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering – Twice I have led the program

Group Introductions Pass around the sign-in sheet to collect phone numbers Ask for a student volunteer for starting a group chat Plan a group social event on weekend of April 16 th or April 23 rd

Program Introduction Pamplona, Spain Pamplona Spanish Leaning Institute Monday – Friday 8 AM – 1PM daily Occasional Excursions

Timeline for Time Abroad Example: May 22: Arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport May 9 – July 19: Class in Pamplona – May 28: Field Trip to San Sebastian – July 11: Trip to Barcelona July 20: End of program

Housing/Accommodations You will be with a homestay family in the city of Pamplona. Small quarters and living spaces, people live with less in Spain. Access to running water, utilities, power outlets, and wifi. No Air Conditioning, might have fans.

Academics 9 Total Hours – 3 Credit Hours of GES – 6 Credit Hours of Spanish – Spanish is main focus in school, as you will have about 4 hours a day of Spanish. – Excursions for GES will provide many experiences to open your view of how the world works

A Typical Day Class time starts at 8 AM Normal 50 minute classes, with 10 minute break in between. One long break of 25 minutes for a snack. Eating lunch with professor/group at local restaurant. Afternoons are yours to explore city and do work. At night watch the sun set over the old city walls

Packing LAYERS No big bulky jackets or pants General rule, if you have to question yourself on the choice, leave it at home. Host family will do laundry for you. Pack enough for two weeks, as laundry gets done seldom. You will need to bring a pair of jeans and close toed shoes for certain excursions. Weather won’t range much. Expect 50’s to 70’s whole time we are there, plan accordingly. No spaghetti straps, strapless, see-through.

Communication Phone Options: – Local Phones are only about $30 for load- able phones. This is the best route to go. – Local Sim card is needed if you plan on calling your host family – Viber and WhatsApp are good options – Facetime for iPhones The school, your home, and many public access points around the city to access wifi.

Money, Passport, Visas You should bring what you feel comfortable carry around. Bills need to be smaller than $50. You should have at least $50 US Dollars converted when/before leaving ATMs will be available to you, but you might be better off converting else where due to international charges. Passports are necessary in order for you to get into and leave the country. Make sure it’s valid for 6 months after departure. ALWAYS have a copy of your passport on your person. Visa are not necessary. However, they do make life easier abroad. Bring copies of everything! Your passport, ID, insurance, and tickets. Copies are better to lose than the real things.

Safety and Expectations Student Code of Conduct – Review the handbook Expectations – Behave & don’t get arrested. Local Laws (different from US) No drinking abroad – You are a representative of America, University of Alabama, and yourself.

Health and Safety Majority of participants do not need any additional medicine. Still a good idea to talk with Doctor about vaccinations & immunizations. Emergency Contact Info – Personal Phone: – EA Office: +1(312) Complete your medical record on your UA study abroad application!

Before We Leave Complete your payments at the Student Receivables office Attend the Education Abroad pre- departure orientation in April Class registration: – You will be issued a permit and ed by the EA office

Before We Leave Checklist of items that need to be completed prior to departure: – Registration for courses – Submit deposit and payment – Book flights – Upload passport and flight itinerary in your study abroad application – Complete Medical History questionnaire in your study abroad application